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St Matthews Library: More information

What's in YOUR Library?
 
General
  • Books: FREE loan - borrow up to 12 for up to 3 weeks
  • Top Ten bestsellers: See what's NEW this week! 
  • Asian language books & other stock available, e.g. Gujarati, Hindi, and Somali
  • DVDs: weekly hire - from £1.50
  • CDs: Small hire charge
  • Talking books: Large selection for small hire charge (These are FREE to borrow for visually impaired people) Search A-Z by author
  • Large print books: Search A-Z by author
  • Newspapers and magazines. Back issues available for loan
  • Learning and careers information
  • FREE reservations for city residents (small charge for non-city residents)
  • Want something we don't have? Perhaps we can order it for you or get it via an interlibrary loan  
 
Computers, Internet & Email:
  • FREE Internet access: NOW bookable in advance
  • Office software
  • Online resources - including encyclopedias, reference material and newspapers
  • Specialist accessibility computer software
  • Official DSA driving test discs – Available to use in library.
  • Life in the United Kingdom: A journey into citizenship – Second Edition (2007) Course software on all PC’s.
  • Basic computer skills coures. Contact us for more details
  • Specialist accessibility computer software
 
For Children & Under 16s - includes:
  • Children’s area
  • Toddler Time items: DVDs, videos & talking books - FREE to borrow
  • Specialist children's computer software '2Simple': Make tunes, play educational games
  • Toddler Time: Saturdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm
  • Study Support: Wednesdays and Fridays 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Advanced booking recommended
  • Special collection of books to help with homework/study/projects etc.
 
Facilities:
  • A4 scanner
  • Fax machine (small charge)
  • Photocopier (small charge)
 
Events and Activities - include:
  • Coffee Mornings: Every Monday 10am - 11am
  • Toddler Time:  Saturdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm
  • Study Support: Wednesdays and Fridays 3.30pm - 5.30pm (advanced booking recommended)
  • Arts and craft activities during school holidays and during the Summer Scheme
 
Access:
  • Library all on one level
  • Wide entrance
  • Specialist computer software
  • Disabled parking
  • Wide entrance
  • Induction loop available
 
Other Information:
 
  • 'BookNews' Library e-mail Newsletter: Get the latest information about library Events, Competitions, Book Collections, Author Visit and more... Sent each month if you provided your email address when joining. Not sure - check/update it now